Broadway User Manual
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V6.3 December 2006
2.3
PSU / splitterbox options
The Chroma-Q PSU / splitterboxes are available in 3 models: The Chroma-Q PS02 is suitable
for a maximum of 2 Power Units (PU), the Chroma-Q PS08 is suitable for a maximum of 8 PU
and the Chroma-Q Magic Box PS12 is suitable for a maximum of 12 PU. 1 unit of the Chroma-Q
Broadway is equivalent to 1 PU.
Each Chroma-Q PSU / splitterbox is equipped with the following:
1)
Red 24 Volt DC power indicator
2)
Green DMX signal indicator
3)
DMX 5 pin input and thru sockets
4)
2 x XLR 4-pin output sockets
5)
2 x XLR 4-pin return sockets
6)
IEC 320 AC mains input socket
The purpose of the PSU / splitterbox is to combine the DMX control signal and the 24VDC
power into individual outputs. There are two output circuits for distribution on each PSU /
splitterbox, each is capable of supplying power and data for the Chroma-Q range of colour
changers. The maximum cable length, including the return, for the circuit is 60m / 200ft.
Each output must be connected back to its own return. The reason for the return socket is to
increase the size of the power cable to reduce Voltage loss in each circuit and to provide DMX
signal termination.
2.4
PSU / splitterbox capacities
The Chroma-Q PS02 (2PU) can run up to 2 Chroma-Q Broadway units
The Chroma-Q PS08 (8PU) can run up to 8 Chroma-Q Broadway units
The Chroma-Q Magic Box PS12 (12PU) can run 12 Chroma-Q Broadway units
(For details, please refer to User Manual for each PSU / splitterbox)
2.5 Mounting
Position
The Chroma-Q is designed to be mounted in an upright position with the base of the unit below
the fixture. Do not mount in an inverted position with the base of the unit above the fixture, as
the rising heat from the fixture may cause gel string damage.
A large number of mounting plates are available; please contact your dealer for a full list.
Always ensure that the Chroma-Q is powered before the fixture and that you reverse the
procedure at the end of the show. Failure to do so may cause gel string damage.
2.6
Using Mark I and Mark II Chroma-Q CQ1’s units together
Mark I and Mark II units can easily be used on the same show. To do this, calibrate the Mark I
units first and last frames to the same frames of the Mark II units.
2.7 Safety
wires
The safety wire supplied with your Chroma-Q should always be used.
2.8
F.C.C. Regulations (USA)
This device complies with part 15 of the F.C.C. rules. Operation is subject to the following:
(i)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(ii)
This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation